High Road
by Kesha
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jan 31, 2020
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 367 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 317 out of 367
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 367
  3. Negative: 25 out of 367
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  1. mykie
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This album shows every side of Kesha, from her party side to her more deep rooted side. This album truly reflects her current place in life and her triumph is evident throughout. Definitely will be one of my favourite albums this year and maybe of all time.
  2. Likulau
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    it is a really good progress for Kesha.There are a lot of DIFFERENT music in the album that will suit any person
  3. mdonizetes
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Nesse álbum, Kesha demonstra um controle ainda maior com sua voz, brincando, inclusive, com o seu estilo no passado. Felizmente uma das artistas mais versáteis dessa década que conseguiu fazer ressurgir o pop que a gente achou que tinha perdido.
  4. hellraiser_
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album. It shows how versatile Kesha is. The record is full of beautiful songs - and every single one of them is different and they are sooo special. 'Tonight' is a great opening track, perfect for partying - same with the title track - High Road and Kinky. Maybe some people wouldn't expect that after everything Kesha been through, she wouldn't release such album ever again. But she finally is able to sing what she wants and I'm so happy for her. This album is just refreshing. It's something I needed in my life, and I know it will be on repeat all month, all year and for much longer-- it's AOTY material. Good job, Kesha. I'm so proud of you.… Expand
  5. DylanWeaver
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    A true return to form. Off-puttingly authentic. The album we’ve been waiting for.
  6. Taylor_Santos20
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    Esse álbum é Incrivelmente maravilhoso depois de tudo que ela passou ela volta com mais garra e força . ESTA DE PARABÉNS ESSA BELA OBRA.Músicas incríveis uma base de Pop com country
  7. Arakul422
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Альбом очень разный, но это круто! Ту есть все! Tonight для начала вечеринки, High Road чтобы отрываться когда уже еле стоишь на ногах, Honey, которая лично меня вернула в 2000-е. Баллады Shadow и Resentment, которые навевают мысли и прекрасно подойдут для того чтобы погрустить. Отдельно отмечу балладу Father Daughter Dance! Очень чувственно, нагружено смысл, а к модуляции в конце сердцеАльбом очень разный, но это круто! Ту есть все! Tonight для начала вечеринки, High Road чтобы отрываться когда уже еле стоишь на ногах, Honey, которая лично меня вернула в 2000-е. Баллады Shadow и Resentment, которые навевают мысли и прекрасно подойдут для того чтобы погрустить. Отдельно отмечу балладу Father Daughter Dance! Очень чувственно, нагружено смысл, а к модуляции в конце сердце просто разрывается, эта песня достойна быть в топе. Raising Hell... текст очень крутой... очень! Сколько там символизма и крутых фраз.... My Own Dance- песня-заявление. Феминистический вайб, который сопровождается очень крутым текстом. Cowboy Blues для меня привет с альбома Rainbow, после это песни мне захотелось вновь переслушать весь прошлый альбом. Summer и Chasing Thunder по стилю мне напомнили ностальгическую Good Old Days с Macklemore. И такие песни очень крутые потому что Кеша обладательница хита 2010 и для многих этот трек первое что всплывает в ностальгических раздумьях. Birthday Suit немного разочаровала в том плане что демка которую я заслушал до дыр была намного лучше, а тут сменили мелодию из старых игр времен Sega на что то менее привлекательное( может быть это связано с авторскими правами, не знаю). Но для меня это не стало расстройством, я просто слушаю демку, которая по качеству не уступает. Little Bit Of Love очень крутая, воодушевляющая, но при этом не тяжелая для прослушивания. Potato Song....) Весело, но я такое не понимаю)) Но даже для такой казалось бы шутки качество песни очень высокое. Она мне чем то напомнила Party Like A Russian, но Кеша справилась намного лучше, на мой взгляд. BFF очень легкая и не претендующая на хит, но как по мне песня о лучших друзьях такой и должна быть. Kinky имеет просто невероятный бридж я напеваю его себе бесконечно.) Возвращение Ke$ha я оценил, хотя мне показалось что это не совсем ее стиль. Песня крутая и прилипчивая, рекомендую!) Альбом превзошел все мои ожидания, он очень... оочень разный и наполненный. Тут каждый себе что то найдет. Для меня этот альбом показал насколько Кеша вне формата, хотя многие считают иначе. Это не те песни которые будут возглавлять чарты, но точно те что навсегда останутся в вашей душе!… Expand
  8. Ants
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This album contains another vulnerable side of Kesha, from growing without a father daughter dance to being kinky in bed. I think we all know that this album is a masterpiece, contains 0 skip and is a pop rock rap soul album. Kesha always give us so many sides of her, and we are really enjoying her new record with sad and happy tears! Thank you Kesha for #HighRoad ♥️
  9. Alehsalazar
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    A majestic return to the happy-ish synthpop that we got from her on her 2 first albums but with the vulnerability and artistic creativity that will enchant whoever listens to it. Highly recommended.
  10. Davidqr
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kesha shows us once again her great vocal talent in an album full of positivism and fun.… Expand
  11. iDoug_
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    It’s a celebration to be alive. High Road is a mix with the best and the bad emotions, feeling this way, prove to the world how we’re human.
  12. Manoh4
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, just amazing. Probably her best album. Ps. little bit of love is probably the best song of the album.… Expand
  13. etron
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    she really snapped the production is incredible she didn't lie when she said she was gonna bring back her old pop but it also shows a vulnerable side to her yet being such a fun album
  14. alegr8
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This album goes far beyond everyone 's expectations.
    Definitely her best album.
  15. NickPatterSonx
    Feb 1, 2020
    7
    Songs about love myself amazing.................................. her come back
  16. Patar420
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    She really reclaimed her previous sound and mixed it up with a new sound. It truly is Kesha meets Ke$ha
  17. jackhxrold
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    masterpiece!!! so powerful & moving, yet fun & makes you wanna shake ur **** ms.kesha did it again x
  18. Stephenisahoe
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Birthday Suit, Kinky sounded little off to me, not my favorite on the album. And Tonight and High Road are really good songs I wish those talking parts were different. And my faves are Raising hell, Shadow, Cowboy Blues, Resentment, Little Bit of Love, basically rest of the album. Over all really nice album
  19. swade214
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Kesha does not disappoint with this new album. She manages to bring all of the fun and raunchy aspects of her past work and combine them with the beautiful depth she has created with her last album. Kesha has earned the "executive producer" title, and this album proves it.
  20. guibiscuit
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Bubblegum pop and emotional ballads combined into a show-stopping album. Kesha did it again!
  21. kasperkavinksy
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This album is on fire. Kesha and Ke$ha are perfect for each other. High road is an album full of bops and outstanding ballads. Congratulations, Kesha! Great pop innovation. - kinky spice
  22. iisjake
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    I love experiencing Kesha’s growth & talent. She delivered a really strong piece of work here. Her voice is gorgeous, and lyrical content is very mature
  23. igoliveira
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    uma mistura da Kesha com a Ke$ha (se é que me entendem), que deu SUPER certo! ele é animado, ele é reflexivo, ele é coeso e minimalista!
  24. Mathitennis
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    I really am in love with this album and you guys just can’t imagine how much it helped me get through the tough things in my life
  25. chrissyk
    Feb 21, 2020
    9
    Mature yet still Kesha
    Grown but enough fun to still have a jig Proud of Kesha!
  26. joaomaxcos
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Kesha comes again very strong with great mix of genres and vocals! This album is perfect.
  27. Travinni
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Just Dope! Kesha did somthing so unique and true... every song you can identify like something from her cause every one take your signature that incomparable voice but with new music experiments all got so catchy its imposible to resist..
  28. KauaDallaCorte
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood!
  29. JordanLayton
    Apr 27, 2020
    4
    I can't tell if Kesha has regressed or if most of this is satire of the weekend-party-best-of-our-lives trash pop sub-genre. Between that and the flavors of country sprinkled throughout, the direction Kesha was aiming for in this project is completely unclear to me. Factoring in the 52 minute runtime on top of that, this seems like a bit of a streaming dollars cash grab.... I loved RainbowI can't tell if Kesha has regressed or if most of this is satire of the weekend-party-best-of-our-lives trash pop sub-genre. Between that and the flavors of country sprinkled throughout, the direction Kesha was aiming for in this project is completely unclear to me. Factoring in the 52 minute runtime on top of that, this seems like a bit of a streaming dollars cash grab.... I loved Rainbow and I enjoy moments on here, but mostly High Road is just underwhelming and confusing.… Expand
  30. thiagoanjos
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns que pude ouvir nos últimos tempos! Kesha se reinventou e hoje nos inspira através de sua força. Se você quer se emocionar, sorrir e dançar, o High Road combina tudo isso perfeitamente!
  31. 0LxJx
    May 29, 2020
    9
    A really good album , maybe not the Best but a really interesting collection of sounds with a good lyricism in every song
  32. Rique254680
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    High Road is The Real Come Back of Kesha, she bring to Us Her Vocal, Feelings and Pop of Rainbow Side, And the Party Side of her. Really Makes of Goddess.
  33. johntromundo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Kesha gave us all we wanted! She’s such an awesome singer and songwriter!!!
  34. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    Lyrics are full of humor and charisma. Ideas on this album may not be new but are used and executed greatly to make this album stand out. Great hooks and catchy songwriting. Instrumentally detailed.
  35. xsimslover221x
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite albums in 2020 so far. Thank you Kesha for a real album during this year and this time of uncertainty. It came before all this happened but we can still enjoy this piece of art.
  36. Angelsequeira1
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I never thought that I’d love this album , it’s literally a masterpiece, it’s emocional , it’s about she being herself.... literally I’m obsessed with this... #folklore from Taylor Swift and this album by kasha made my 2020!.
  37. alex_rm
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sister KESHA IS THE QUEEN OF THE PARTY AND IS SERVING THE GOOD MUSIC THAT I WANT THESE MONTHS
  38. Masterheart
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Aunque consideramos aún Rainbow su mejor álbum, siempre será muy satisfactorio escuchar a Kesha de nuevo en el Pop que la llevo a la cima desde inicios de la decada
  39. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    high road es un buen viaje hacia las emociones fuertes. siento que este álbum es una mezcla de animal y algo de rainbow, y se siente tan bien. sus canciones no sobran ni faltan, no se siente como si hubiera relleno y eso lo hace genial y digno de escuchar. amé el álbum y siento que le daría un 10 si no fuera por algunas canciones que no me gustaron mucho u.u mis canciones favoritas sonhigh road es un buen viaje hacia las emociones fuertes. siento que este álbum es una mezcla de animal y algo de rainbow, y se siente tan bien. sus canciones no sobran ni faltan, no se siente como si hubiera relleno y eso lo hace genial y digno de escuchar. amé el álbum y siento que le daría un 10 si no fuera por algunas canciones que no me gustaron mucho u.u mis canciones favoritas son birthday suit, kinky, high road, raising hell, my own dance, the potato song y big bad wolf… Expand
  40. Alexw8
    Sep 29, 2020
    7
    Eu dou nota 7,5 por que o álbum é bom. Mas não é como Warrior, Animal + Cannibal. Ele não é um álbum Alegre e está mais para country. De 16 músicas eu gostei de 6. Principalmente Kinky com a própria Ke$ha e essa faixa me deixou muito alegre. Espero que o próximo álbum da Kesha seja como Ke$ha
  41. connordalzin
    Dec 1, 2020
    4
    I'm a Kesha fan and this just doesn't do it for me. The mix between genuine songs and party anthems don't blend. She's trying too hard. Kinky is a bop, but that pretty much it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    Feb 5, 2020
    83
    High Road works because of Kesha’s self-assurance and self-possession.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 4, 2020
    90
    A celebration of lightness, of fun, and of growing, learning, healing, High Road confidently and comfortably reconciles the different sides of Kesha which previously felt separate.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 3, 2020
    80
    The genre-hopping leads to the odd stumble here and there, but overall the never boring, often excellent High Road finds Kesha returning to the party on her own terms.
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